Radiologic Technology

The university's mission of “empowering people to change the world” is reflected in the programs mission statement and in graduates that are competent and professional entry-level radiologic technologists. Through a competency based clinical education, students will demonstrate skills expected by employers. Graduates will communicate effectively, use critical thinking skills, demonstrate professional behavior, and will recognize the need for and formulate lifelong professional growth.

Degrees Offered See the program-specific requirements. (PDF)

“While this program was a challenge, it was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. It has given a whole new ‘view’ to my life!”
Kimberly Brandt

Prominent Careers

The Newman University Radiology Program educates students to become radiologic technologists (or radiographers) who specialize in the use of x-rays to aid the physician in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. As a radiographer, you will provide care to patients during radiographic procedures, position patients for accurate radiographic projections, determine the amount of radiation needed for proper diagnostic image and be knowledgeable of radiation safety practices.

Many radiographers work in hospitals, which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students need to understand they are entering a career that will probably involve 2nd and 3rd shift coverage, call, and weekend work. Employees that cover shifts other than 1st, take call, and provide weekend coverage are well compensated monetarily for this work.

Some radiographers work in clinics, physicians' offices, and with mobile companies, which may provide a stable 9 to 5 working environment but with less compensation.

The profession entails a great deal more than just taking x-rays of broken bones. You will develop skills including, but not limited to:

Patient care

Doctor and patient relations

Determining radiation exposure factors

Quality assurance

Decision-making skills

Professional ethics.

Graduates can advance to a variety of modalities once they have completed our two-year program. In addition to diagnostic radiography (x-ray), you may want to pursue a career in:

CT (computerized tomography)

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)

Ultrasound (sonography)

Radiation Therapy

Nuclear Medicine

Vascular Imaging

Heart Catheterization

Bone Densitometry

Mammography

Sales

Management

Education

Program Outcome:
Students will practice appropriate radiation protection techniques

More Information

Instruction is 24 months long and includes lectures, demonstrations, conferences, laboratory exercises and clinical rotations through a variety of clinical facilities. You’ll learn theory and principles in the classroom and laboratories, and apply this knowledge in clinical settings.

Students learn the profession in the classroom and in clinical settings at affiliated hospitals and clinics. You are exposed to a variety of people and patients. The type of patients you see range from premature infants to the elderly; the reasonably well person to the dying; the diseased to the accident victim. You learn basic radiological examinations that include positioning patients on the table, providing the proper amount of radiation to acquire the image, and critiquing the finished radiographs. In addition, you learn patient care skills that include but no limited to performing intravenous injections, urinary catheterization, cardiac pulmonary resuscitation, and administering oxygen to name a few.

Before you start the program, consider what things can be minimized in your life to allow more time for the radiology curriculum. Students can easily overwhelm themselves, particularly in the first semester by trying to balance their family life, a full-time job or too many extra curricular activities.

At the conclusion of the two-year program, students must pass comprehensive examinations to graduate. After completing the associate degree requirements, graduates of the program are eligible to take the national registry provided by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Passing this examination and meeting the other requirements of the ARRT, graduates are considered Registered Technologists in Radiography, abbreviated as R.T. (R). Passing the ARRT examination is ultimate goal of students in this program. Many states including Kansas also have laws requiring radiographers pass a state examination or be ARRT registered for a license to practice in that state.

So, Why Radiologic Technology?

Training for technologists in radiology is demanding. Many positive aspects of the profession include:

Being part of a growing profession with many opportunities for advancement in different areas

Working with interesting people

Making a difference in the lives of others

Opportunities that provide various employment opportunities while meeting your personal needs and desires

More Information

Information about Newman University tuition, fees, refund policies, and sources of financial aid including scholarships and grants that may reduce the cost of tuition. Information about financial aid can be found here: http://www.newmanu.edu/attend-nu/financial-aid

Click on the icons at right view the following:

Application process: See admission policies, and what classes and requirements are necessary to apply to the program. A step by step procedure for applying to the program is given.

Performance requirements: explains the physical and mental requirements for a radiologic technologist to function on the job.

Program Documents: You will find the plan of study which lays out a academic calendar of didactic and clinical classes and their times each semester. You will also find documents outlining ourMission, Goals and Educational Outcomesand our Program Effectiveness Datathat gives specifics about ARRT Registry Pass Rate, job placement rate and completion rates. You may also browse the Student and Clinical Handbooks for specific policy information about program fees, academic polices, clinical obligations, grading system, and graduation requirements.

Radiologic Technology Faculty: Contact faculty members here.

Other Links: These links will give you more information about our accrediting agancy (JRCert), local and national professional societies (KSRT and ASRT), and current employment numbers, salaries and employment forecasts (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Accreditation

Newman University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

Financial Aid

With many scholarships, grants, work-study and company tuition assistance programs available, the cost of a degree from Newman University is comparable to that of state universities.

Program Contact

For more information about this program, visit the program's web page on the Newman University website and click the link "Request more info".

To contact Newman University Admissions, office hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. For a personal appointment call 316-942-4291, ext. 2144 or e-mail admissions@newmanu.edu. Call us Toll-Free at 877-NEWMAN (639-6288) or visit our website at www.newmanu.edu

Our Mission

Newman University is a Catholic university named for John Henry Cardinal Newman and founded by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ for the purpose of empowering graduates to transform society.Mission, identity and heritage